4-H Projects

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The 4-H program, the largest youth development program in the world, will help you develop skills you need to succeed in life. You will develop those life skills through project work. Tennessee 4-H offers its members a choice of 26 program areas. Working with your parents and 4-H leaders, 4-H'ers are encouraged to choose a project or projects and build their knowledge of the project subject material. They also complete activities related to the project area, keep records of their activities, give written and oral demonstrations about their projects, and participate in judging and other contests involving their project. As a 4-H participant, you are now “students” of the University of Tennessee.

4-H'ers work with parents, volunteers and other 4-H'ers who share similar projects. In many cases, clubs are formed around a project area, such as county horse clubs. Project work not only increases a 4-H'ers knowledge of a particular subject of interest to them, but project work can also prepare them for a career in that field, such as veterinary science. Scholarships, prizes, awards, and special recognition are also the rewards for project work.

Entomology/Beekeeping​Discover the exciting world of insects and their arthropod relatives. Learn about bees and insects found in the soil, on plants, in homes, on pets, and in other secret places.

​Photograp​hyBecome skillful in how to use a camera to capture images on film. Explore flash techniques, lenses, shutter speeds and more.

CitizenshipIncrease your ability to value others and to be a good citizen of your local, national, and global communities.​

​​Environmental Science/Conservation​(Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries)Explore
fish and wildlife and the habitats in which they live. Check out
outdoor sports, such as fishing and hunting. Learn about forests and how
they contribute to people and wildlife.

​PoultryLearn about chickens from egg to table! Get
involved in embryology, poultry judging, and general care of a small flock!

​Clothing and TextilesAcquire the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, select, make, assemble and care for suitable clothing for school, work and social events.

​Communication/Public SpeakingExpress yourself in a variety of ways in this project! From speeches to written communication, you will have the opportunity to learn important skills that you will use for the rest of your life.

​HorseLearn about horses from the inside out through educational activities such as horse judging, horse
bowls, hippology, speech and demonstration contests. You don’t have to
own your own horse to join us!

​Line and Design​Practice
your art, crafts and interior design skills and learn new tools,
techniques and craft -- as you express your creativity in the line and
design project.

​SwineLearn about the selection, production, breeding and management of swine.

​ElectricAcquire
knowledge and skill about the exciting world of electricity through
this 4-H project. Atoms and electricity, current and voltage, generating
electricity, electrical circuits and applications and using electricity
safely – it’s all here for you.

​Performing Arts/RecreationExpress
yourself creatively though dance, music and drama in 4-H performing
arts. Explore the recreation project and develop leisure time activities
such as hobbies, games, collections and outdoor adventures.